Frontline Education

1. BUILDING AND VALIDATING NGSS/NYSSLS CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS: SUMMER INSTITUTE IN PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE: JULY 2024

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Only open to accepted applicants.

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 7/12/2024

Participation begins with a 5-day (40 hour) workshop from July 8-12 2024. During that time, workshop facilitators will introduce participants to the principles and techniques of Practical Educational Science. Each participant will prepare and test the first draft of an assessment kit for one NGSS or NYSSLS performance expectation. Each assessment kit will include a set of learning goals with associated rubrics, an assessment task, and teacher instructions. See an example on NGSSRubrics.org.

2. The Need to Read Award-Winning Books Series Part 2: Stonewall, Coretta Scott King, and Belpre Awards

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 11/25/2024

As educators, finding time to read can be difficult. But we need to, especially when it comes to the award-winning books. This self-paced course will expose participants to various awards winners and discuss how they can be shared with students. Choice of winning books published within the last five years; all books are readily available at public libraries. No other materials required. Participants choose at least two awards to study. Participants will need to read at least three picture books and one novel. This course is completely asynchronous through Schoology and will be in two week modules to allow time for thoughtful responses with text evidence.

3. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) COHORT 2024-25

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: National Board Certified Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 5/6/2025

This cohort will provide sustained and collaborative support to NBCTs pursuing their NBPTS Maintenance of Certification. Under the guidance of the facilitator, this program provides time and expertise in understanding the component directions, peer review, and collegial support. This group will meet monthly throughout the school year with work between sessions. Why Maintain Your Certification? Maintaining your certification is a personal and public statement about your commitment to the profession and to your students. Accomplished teachers recognize that their professional learning and growth never ends. In any given subject and developmental area, best practice and knowledge are constantly evolving. At the same time, changes in technology and policy affect every aspect of education, from the classroom to administration. Maintaining your certification allows you to maintain your title as a National Board Certified Teacher and will stay with you if you retire, leave the classroom, or change careers. The MOC process allows you to reflect on how your teaching practice continues to support student learning.

4. SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS: BEYOND THE BASICS

Program: World Languages

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 11/21/2024

Closed

This course is designed for anyone who participated in the Beginner Spanish for Educators course, as well as for mid-beginners who need a refresher. The course will include the following: a review of the pronunciation, alphabet, numbers, basic conversation, and places in a school. New material will include conjugating and using verbs in the present tense and additional practice with questions and answers including: Who, What, Where, When, and Why.

5. 2024-2025 North Country / Adirondack World Language Teachers PLC

Program: World Languages

Dates: 9/23/2024 to 6/9/2025

This PLC offers an opportunity for World Language teachers to come together to collaborate, support one another and dive into current topics in World Language teaching. Continuing this year will be our collaboration with the Virtual World Language Support Network/PLC.

We will focus on the following topics this year:

*Collaborative work with the Virtual World Language PLC
*Benefits of AI in the World Language classroom (Teacher resources & Student learning)
*Comprehensible Input, Authentic Resources, Strategies & Tools aligned with the Standards
*Implementation of NYS World Language Standards
*Assessments & Grading practices + the Checkpoint A Benchmark exam
*Continued support of Seal of Biliteracy and World Language program advocacy
*Continued support for differentiation/accommodation needs in our classrooms

The PLC will have the option to meet virtually (monthly), with 3 of the monthly virtual meetings as collaborative meetings with the Virtual World Language Support Network/PLC. All virtual meetings will be held through Google Meet. A monthly agenda/newsletter will be shared electronically with PLC members. Teachers have the option to earn up to 15 hours for this PLC (Participants will receive credit for as many as they choose to attend.)

6. SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA: NYSSLS EXPLORATION AND APPLICATION

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Science teachers of all levels

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 10/28/2024

Because data patterns and trends are not always obvious, scientists use a range of tools-including tabulation, graphical interpretation, visualization, and statistical analysis to make sense of the information. Teaching students to do this can be challenging, but it's a critical part of the NYSSLS standards and necessary for students to truly engage in scientific investigations. In this completely asynchronous course, participants will explore what data analysis and interpretation looks like across different grade levels and disciplines and how it connects to specific NYSSLS standards. Using a variety of online resources, such as NSTA, The Wonder of Science, HHMI, and Data Nuggets, participants will leave with the confidence and tools to improve their students' data literacy.

7. MATH 6-8 NEXT GENERATION SUPPORT NETWORK (2024-2025)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: Middle School Mathematics Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 5/1/2025

In this valuable support network, educators will share information and resources concerning NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Come collaborate with educators who share your passion and drive for this profession. Collaborate, use research to strengthen our practice, and share resources for the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Support groups will break into grade level bands. Open enrollment - Join anytime!

8. 2024-25 Virtual World Language Support Network and PLC

Program: World Languages

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 5/15/2025

The 2024-25 Virtual World Language PLC will continue its tradition of collaboration and innovation in the World Language Classroom. We are also excited to continue our collaboration with the North Country World Language PLC to expand our abilities as language educators. The 2024-25 PLC will focus on: - Collaborative work with the North Country World Language PLC - AI in the World Language classroom: the what, why and how with focus on: - Resources for teachers, and - Learning activities for students - Comprehensible Input (CI), Acquisition Driven Instruction (ADI) and the updated standards - Continued implementation of the updated NYS World Language Standards with focus on: - Creation of / requirements for the updated Checkpoint A Assessment - Finding and using authentic resources to improve language learning at all levels, and - Embedding authentic resources into CI curriculums and CI-structured classrooms The PLC will meet for 15 hours total from September 2024-May 2025, with 3 meetings being joint meetings with the North Country World Language PLC. All meetings will be virtual via Google Meet.

9. CONTINUING OUR SEARCH FOR TEXTS THAT CHANGE READERS: A YEAR-LONG STUDY GROUP OF NEW AND NOTEWORTHY FICTION (2024-2025) Cario-Durham (formally Greenville) (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 6/9/2025

We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. * A booklist will be provided on our first meeting, books are available at school and public libraries. **This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. A virtual option will be available each meeting. ***Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $30 (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date

10. DESIGNING NYSSLS ALIGNED LABS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND SIMULATIONS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-12 Science Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 11/13/2024

How many times have you thought of a concept for a science lab or seen a simulation and would love to apply it but don't have the time to make it GREAT and NYSSLS aligned? Or you use it and it flops because you hastily put it together. This course will be an opportunity to work together to create well done, well thought out labs, demos, and simulation activities that will WORK, be effective, and be aligned with our science standards. Each synchronous Zoom session will focus on a different teaching method (labs, demonstrations, simulations) with asynchronous time to further develop and apply your work.

11. Book Study on Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 10/6/2024 to 11/9/2024

Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst sheds light on the issue of disengaged readers and offers insight on strategies to enhance close reading instruction to help students deeply connect with text in a way in which they're emotionally involved with it-making what they read matter. Participants will engage in weekly assignments designed around increasing students' comprehension and will leave this course equipped with tools needed to build thoughtful, responsible readers who are able to think deeply and critically about what they read. The goal of this course is full implementation of the practical strategies outlined within this book to maximize student impact. This book study is asynchronous and will run 5 weeks with the following pacing guide: -Week #1: Introduction & Chapters 1-4 (p. 6-51) -Week #2: Chapters 5-7 (p. 52-77) -Week #3: Chapters 8-10 (p.78-107) -Week #4: Chapters 11-13 (p.108-137) -Week #5: Chapters 14, 15 (p. 138-157) Note: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

12. DESIGNING ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR NYSSLS; K-12

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/18/2024

This completely asynchronous course will provide K-12 educators with an introduction to developing engaging activities and assessments aligned with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). Participants will be provided with helpful tips and tricks to be able to develop hands-on learning experiences that promote inquiry-based instruction, foster critical thinking skills, and integrate scientific practices with core ideas and crosscutting concepts. Science educators of all grade levels and NYSSLS experience will benefit.

13. Digital Illustration with Google Drawing

Program: Arts

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/25/2024

Closed

Educators will discover the endless possibilities of Google Drawing for creating engaging digital illustrations and interactive activities to enhance their teaching materials. Through step-by-step tutorials and hands-on exercises, participants will master the features of Google Drawing, including shapes, lines, text, and image manipulation tools.

We will explore innovative ways to integrate digital illustrations into lesson plans across various subjects and grade levels, fostering student engagement and comprehension. Additionally, educators will learn strategies for empowering students to utilize Google Drawing for collaborative projects, presentations, and creative expression, fostering digital literacy skills essential for the 21st century.

Join us as we unlock the power of visual communication with Google Drawing!

14. Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom (Fall 24 Edition)

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 12/2/2024

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When preparing students for the future, we have a duty to familiarize them with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which are likely to be a part of their workplace landscape. Instead of labeling the use of AI as cheating, consider it as a tutor, peer review partner, and thought provoker for your students. The use of AI prompts critical thinking, understanding, and engagement in students, while moving away from the rote memorization and copying methods of traditional education. Many AI tools are emerging that can create educational content for teachers including assessments, presentations, video summaries, and more. By the end of this workshop, participants will not only have a solid understanding of AI in education but will also be equipped with practical skills to integrate AI tools effectively into their teaching practices. Join us on this exciting journey towards reshaping the future of education through the thoughtful and purposeful integration of AI in the classroom! (This course will be updated from the recent Spring & Summer 24 Session with new Tools for Fall 24)15 CTLE Hours

15. Inviting Student-Use of AI: Mastering Co-Intelligence in the Classroom

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/11/2024

Are you ready to revolutionize your teaching and empower your students for the AI-driven future? This cutting-edge professional development course introduces K-12 educators to the game-changing concept of co-intelligence, as pioneered by Ethan Mollick. Discover how to harness the power of AI as your personal teaching assistant, transforming your classroom into a hub of innovation and personalized learning.

In this dynamic and hands-on course, you'll learn to:

• Supercharge your lesson planning and content creation with AI tools

• Provide personalized learning experiences that cater to every student's needs

• Slash your administrative workload, freeing up time for what really matters - connecting with your students

• Foster critical thinking skills essential for navigating an AI-saturated world

But don't worry - we understand the importance of safe and ethical AI implementation . Throughout the course, you'll learn best practices for:

• Maintaining your irreplaceable role as an educator while leveraging AI as a powerful assistant

• Ensuring student data privacy and security when using AI tools

• Teaching students to interact with AI responsibly and think critically about its outputs

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with practical strategies to integrate AI seamlessly and safely into your teaching practice and you will join a community of forward-thinking educators prepared to guide students in a world where human-AI collaboration is a key to success.

16. Masterpieces in Motion: Creative Art History Activities for Inspired Teaching

Program: Arts

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/25/2024

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Join us this fall to explore "Masterpieces in Motion,” an engaging approach to art history in K-12 art classrooms! During the course, we will explore "Mingle Puzzle Analysis," in which you will craft collaborative puzzles to dissect artworks across history, focusing on their formal qualities. Next, dive into "Comparison Study" where activities bridge cultural influences and personal expression, fostering deeper visual arts connections. During the third unit we will examine "Innovative Expressions" and discover resources that empower students to forge unique artistic paths, steering clear of duplication. Finally, we will use "Virtual Expeditions," to explore practical exercises for seamlessly integrating virtual museum resources into your teaching toolkit.

"Masterpieces in Motion" offers innovative strategies to make art history engaging, interactive, and relevant for today's K-12 learners. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your classroom into a vibrant hub of artistic exploration and expression.

17. CDAMS 2024 - 2025 (Capital District Area Mathematics Supervisors)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: Math Leaders- You do not have to be a “supervisor” to come

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 3/10/2025

CDAMS is a professional learning community focused on all aspects of mathematics education, including the Next Generation Math Standards, diverse learners, technology integration and just about anything that makes math more accessible for all learners, teachers and students. You do not have to be a "supervisor” to come to the meetings. Join us for as many sessions as possible - Each one features a timely topic of interest to attendees.

18. CONTINUING OUR SEARCH FOR TEXTS THAT CHANGE READERS: A YEAR-LONG STUDY GROUP OF NEW AND NOTEWORTHY FICTION (2024-2025) Albany (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 10/9/2024 to 6/4/2025

We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. *A booklist will be provided on our first meeting, books are available at school and public libraries. **This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. A virtual option will be available each meeting. ***Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $30 (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date

19. Teaching Assistants and Aides Support Series 2024-25: Strategies to Engage with Communities and Families

Program: English as a New Language

Audience: Teaching Assistants, Aides, Paraprofessionals

Dates: 10/10/2024 to 5/8/2025

TAs and aides are welcome to join us in year seven of this series dedicated to addressing the professional learning needs of our first responders: TA's and aides! In this 20 hour CTLE course, participants will meet once each month to deepen their understanding of their communities focusing on English language Learners and Newcomer students. We'll engage in community asset mapping and using the work of author Dan Anderson, we'll practice analysis and reflection around how our language habits can support educational goals. 16 hours of synchronous meetings plus asynchronous online discussion will allow participants to practice new skills and continue strengthening this unique network of paraprofessionals.

20. Cultivating Classroom Belonging: A Deep Dive into "We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/14/2024 to 11/18/2024

Embark on a 5-week asynchronous professional development journey exploring the powerful strategies of "We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management" by Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney. This course is tailored for educators committed to enhancing student belonging, engagement, and success in their classrooms. The correlation between student belonging and academic achievement is profound. Through the comprehensive framework of "We Belong," participants will unearth 50 actionable strategies designed to foster authentic relationships, establish safe learning spaces, and cultivate social-emotional competence among students. ** Please purchase the book prior to the course

21. NextGen High School Geometry PLC

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: HS Math Teachers

Dates: 10/15/2024 to 6/16/2025

June 2025 is the first administration of the "new" NextGen Geometry Regents Exam. What is NextGen at the HS level? What's different? What's in and what's out? What do teachers need to know? Join this monthly, asynchronous sharing community and stay connected with colleagues across the region. Don't work in isolation! Be part of a regional math department.

22. Interactive and Inspiring Afternoon with Torrey Maldonado (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 10/17/2024

ACARC is thrilled to have Torrey Maldonado speak at our Fall hybrid event! Torrey is a middle school teacher in NYC and the best selling author of Secret Saturdays, Tight, What Lane? and Hands. In fact, Torrey's most recent book was selected as this year's Global Read Aloud choice for middle schoolers and was featured on the CBS Good Morning. Torrey writes the lives of boys and is known for writing quick rollercoaster novels. Come join us to be inspired by Torrey, as well as learn more about the Globe Read Aloud. Discover the joy of teaching reading and readers beyond the programs. Bring your colleagues to the Bethlehem Central Middle School Library or join us online to engage with Torrey virtually. In person participants will receive our ACARC tote and have the opportunity to win one of Torrey's books. Time: Registration: In-person registration 4-4:15; Event: 4:15 pm-6 pm Fee: Fee: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30). Non- members fee send to: ACARC / Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership - Regional Directors and Local Councils - Albany City Area Council Registration is required; Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

23. The Science of Writing: evidence-based practices and strategies to strengthen the elements of writing, grades K-12

Program: English Language Arts

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/22/2024 to 11/26/2024

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Join us for a 5-week asynchronous course designed for educators across all content areas, delving into the principles of evidence-based practices and strategies to enhance writing skills for kindergarten to 12th grade students. This course explores the cognitive processes involved in effective writing, analyzes the impact of language on the reader, and provides practical techniques to improve clarity and coherence in writing. Participants will employ, reflect, and consider next steps of evidence-based practices and will apply these strategies through various activities, ultimately strengthening student writing skills across different types of texts.

24. Civic Seal of Readiness Capstone Project

Program: Social Studies

Audience: High School teachers, Social Studies or otherwise.

Dates: 10/23/2024 to 2/5/2025

Teachers are invited to plan for this year's Civic Seal of Readiness Capstone Project, facilitated by the GCRTC. Once participant teachers and students have committed to one or more projects, and any student interested in contributing can do so. This participation can then be used toward NYSED's Civic Seal of Readiness. The GCRTC will work with each teacher to organize, design, possibly fundraise, then create a timeline for the project, with teachers and students from each school acting as facilitators and liaisons between any community organizations and the students. The teacher-leaders will receive PL / training from the GCRTC for CTLE credit during the year-long project. Timeline: Fall 2024: Teacher Training: GCRTC creates a year-long CTLE "course” to guide teachers through: creating criteria for, and organize a "competition” at their school to determine which project(s) receive the focus organizing student groups, each led by a teacher, propose projects, plans, and budgets (if applicable), creating a "council” of students to decide on their school's chosen project adhering to NYSED deadlines for Civic Seal application and reporting Spring 2025 Project(s) are decided by the council and work begins. Students come together to support the chosen project(s) Projects are completed and unveiled

25. Embracing AI in the Music Classroom

Program: Arts

Dates: 10/24/2024 to 11/22/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to both nurture musical creativity and serve as an indispensable tool for informing instruction. During this course we will explore AI's capacity to generate musical examples for students to analyze and critique, design "hooks” and music games to engage students, act as a notable musician whom students can interview, and answer students' questions about music compositions, styles, and careers. We will also consider roles AI might play in helping teachers develop lesson plans, find and summarize resources, generate music-specific report card comments, prepare materials for substitutes, and more.

While the types of AI currently available to music students may seem somewhat limited, we can expect exponential growth during the next decade and beyond. As our students become more proficient with AI, we can anticipate that they will use AI to generate song lyrics, develop soundtracks for videos and videogames, engage in "debates” with historical musical figures, and create music in ways we have not yet imagined.

During this course, we will explore AI music generators, student-facing AI options, and curriculum development tools. As a community of learners, we will identify applications of AI that hold promise for nurturing creativity and fostering critical thinking in our classrooms, and surface concerns we have about the potential impact of AI on music education.

This course is co-sponsored by the NYSSMA Curriculum Committee and is offered for 1.5 CTLE hours for attendance at the Zoom session and an additional 13.5 CTLE hours for designing, implementing, and sharing an AI classroom application.

26. Come Together As One As We Move, Create, and Drum!

Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association

Audience: In-service and pre-service music educators

Dates: 10/26/2024

Come explore the world of percussion through frame drums and tubanos! Experience the elements of the earth through movement, drumming, ancient modes and of course, scarves! Learn a rhyme about the chaos that ensues at bedtime! Collaborate, take chances, and create something beautiful together with James Allen and fellow workshop participants!

James Allen, a K-5 level 3 Orff certified music specialist, was a featured presenter at the AOSA National conference in 2021, and has been selected to present again this November in DesMoines, Iowa. He was the elementary headliner for the 2023 NYSSMA conference in Albany this past summer. James presents workshops to Orff chapters, school districts, universities and state conferences, created a frame drum unit and presented a webinar for Musicplay.com and wrote an article for "Reverberations" on frame drums. James will be teaching a course in elementary methods at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut this summer. He also regularly freelances as a percussionist in musical theater, jazz, bluegrass, orchestral and numerous other settings. James obtained a BFA from SUNY Purchase, a Masters in music performance from Yale, and a teaching certificate from CCSU.

Payment Information:
This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2024-2025 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event, or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

If you have a favorite drum, feel free to bring it with you.

27. Experience the Magic with Magic School AI

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/27/2024 to 11/24/2024

Welcome to the "Introduction to MagicSchool Platform for Educators" course! In this course, educators will learn how to effectively utilize the MagicSchool platform to enhance their teaching experience and streamline their daily tasks. MagicSchool is a cutting-edge AI platform designed specifically for educators, offering over 60 individual tools to support teachers in various aspects of their work. Throughout this course, educators will explore the different tools available on the MagicSchool platform, learning how to create resources, generate materials, and access valuable educational support. From lesson planning to student engagement strategies, MagicSchool offers a wide range of tools to cater to the diverse needs of educators. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the MagicSchool platform confidently and leverage its capabilities to optimize their teaching practices. Join us on this exciting journey of discovering the magic of MagicSchool and revolutionize your teaching experience! (15 CTLE Hours)

28. K-5 SCIENCE PLC: MAKING SCIENCE MANAGEABLE, COHESIVE, AND FUN

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/29/2024 to 12/10/2024

Given the challenges with teaching science in the K-5 classroom, shifting to the new science standards (NYSSLS) can feel overwhelming. This PLC will focus on making teaching science more manageable and cohesive by connecting the big ideas of NYSSLS to lessons throughout the year. We will review your current classroom and district resources to make science fun, engaging, and hands-on for students. We will learn from each others' experience and knowledge to build your confidence to take science lessons to the next level - whatever stage you are in your NYSSLS journey. Meetings will be online, where resources and strategies will be shared and there will be time to collaborate. Asynchronous time in between live sessions will help with implementation and reflection.

29. Teacher Talk: Spilling the Tea on Controversies in the Classroom

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/30/2024 to 11/20/2024

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As a nation we find we are more polarized than ever, especially in a presidential election year. Controversies pop up all around us, often we are not sure how to respectfully address these issues in our profession and with our students. In this course we will explore some of the most contentious topics that our students want to talk about in class, as well as some of those teachers have to confront daily. From politics in the nation to the classroom, Regents exams, mental health, work/life balance, gender, and anything else that is on our minds. This class will be heavily discussion-based and interactive and open to educators of all subject areas. Content will be generated by you, the participant, to ensure you get what you need from this course as well as a chance to explore what controversies you face that are tailored to your subject. We will look at articles and TedTalks and discuss them as well as model ways to have conversations that may be difficult for us. The goal for this course is to create a supportive network and environment for each other. We will share skills and strategies we have utilized and have found effective as well as brainstorm ways to have these conversations. All participants will take away valuable information and resources that will give you strategies to make you better prepared and feel more confident meeting these new and ever changing controversies we encounter. This five-week workshop will include a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning designed to provide additional strategies to teachers when addressing these issues. The asynchronous component will be a chance for you to reflect, share insights, suggestions, and offer feedback from each session.

30. DESMOS Studio - Visualize its Amazing Features

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Teachers 5-12

Dates: 10/30/2024 to 12/4/2024

Explore DESMOS and learn about the existing content, building custom activities, DESMOS Classroom, and discover ways to incorporate this awesome technology into your existing practices. See how much DESMOS has evolved, and the power it has to help your students! The course will consist of five 90- minute synchronous, online sessions, plus a total of 7.5 hours of asynchronous learning, activities, and projects to be shared with the facilitators.

31. Math-ish: A exploration of Jo Boaler's latest book

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 11/13/2024 to 2/12/2025

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Join us to explore that "Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics education professor, and the leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential. In Math-Ish, Boaler shares new neuro-scientific research on how embracing the concept of "math-ish”-a theory of mathematics as it exists in the real world-changes the way we think about mathematics, data, and ourselves. When we can see the value of diversity among people and multi-faceted approaches to learning math, we are free to truly flourish."

32. BEST BOOKS OF 2024 (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 12/5/2024

As literacy educators, we know there's nothing like getting lost in a great book! Find out what's new in Children's and Young Adult literature as three local experts share their top recommendations for readers of all ages. Teachers will gain knowledge of new literature to engage, motivate, and spark joy in readers. Don't miss ACARC's ever- popular event! Registration is required. Fee: Fee: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30). Non-members fee send to: ACARC / Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership- Regional Directors and Local Councils - Albany City Area Council Registration is required; Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

33. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - December

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 12/12/2024

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

34. 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators Book Study-

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 1/5/2025 to 3/17/2025

Closed

Are you feeling stressed, exhausted and too busy? Everyone says that educators need to do better or practice more self-care…but how?! Do you want to have more joy? Do you want to live a more fulfilled life? This book study will help educators to explore self-care strategies and techniques that will help to improve their overall well-being inside and outside of the classroom. Not everything works for everyone and self-care isn't about perfection, so you'll have opportunities to explore self-care practices and see what works best for you. The book study will end by having participants create their own self-care list. Let's learn how to improve our overall well-being together! Participants should secure a copy of 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by Tina H. Boogren prior to the start of the course.

35. Developing Numerical Fluency Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 3/17/2025

New

Are you working on having your students memorize facts instead of learning how to teach those math facts for understanding? Do you use endless worksheets and timed tests for fact fluency? Classroom practices and resources often seem disconnected from the understanding of numerical fluency. It's time to make a change. Teachers will learn how to help students to develop numerical understanding versus just memorizing facts. Numerical fluency is about understanding and meaningful fluency for all students. We need to rethink effective fluency instruction. We'll look at instructional processes that support lasting fluency development and classroom structures and activities for building fluency. This book study will do just that. You'll read about ideas, techniques and strategies that help students to develop meaningful understandings and numerical fluency. Participants must purchase a copy of Developing Numerical Fluency by Patsy Kanter and Steven Leinwand prior to the start of the course.

36. In the Moment: Conferring in the Elementary Classroom Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 3/3/2025

New

How can we effectively assist all students in developing their mathematical understanding while they engage in problem solving in mathematics? This book study will focus on conferring with your students in mathematics. Math conferences provide opportunities to talk with students about their work while they're working. Through conferences teachers can support productive struggles, help students think and grow their ideas and differentiate instruction. This book study will take an in-depth look at how the process of conferring works, how to create classroom conditions for conferring, how to respond to student thinking, addressing challenges when conferring and using conferring as formative assessments. Participants must purchase a copy of In the Moment: Conferring in the Elementary Classroom by Jen Munson prior to the start of the course.

37. Spring 25 - Option 1: Assessment Kit. BUILDING AND VALIDATING NGSS/NYSSLS CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS: AN INSTITUTE IN PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE: JAN 2025 - JUNE 2025

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 6/2/2025

Closed

The Institute in Practical Educational Science invites up to 15 teachers to learn how to build and validate classroom assessments for NGSS/NYSSLS standards. Join us to learn the principles and methods of Practical Educational Science and apply them to collaboratively build and refine NGSS Assessment Kits. After a foundational summer institute, participants will take part in monthly workshops with a community of peers and facilitators to evaluate and refine the assessment kits they are developing. Each participant will develop an assessment kit for an NGSS/NYSSLS performance expectation and test and refine the kit with their own students over the course of the 2024-25 academic year. Participants will receive stipends of up to $5,000 for workshop participation and for the attainment of milestones in building validated assessment kits. The kits will be published at NGSSRubrics.org and made available at no cost to teachers nationally under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License crediting the creating teacher and ACASE. Participants will receive certificates from the Association for the Cooperative Advancement of Science and Education (ACASE) indicating their level of attainment on each of the Institute learning objectives.

38. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - January

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 1/8/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

39. Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Fall 2024 Series

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers (K-12)

Dates: 1/14/2025 to 3/11/2025

Inspired by Quiet Wisdom: Exploring Contemplative Practices in Teaching, this all new session of Quiet Wisdom will dive deeper into some previously explored contemplative practices for educators, as well as expand our repertoire of self-care for transitions, new seasons, and holidays. Both new and past participants are encouraged to attend.

Meditation, reflection and contemplation is an effective practice that assists participants in emotional regulation, nervous-system balancing, stress-management, and creative thinking. Scientists from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggest that meditation can alter brain structures, enhancing the density of the hippocampus and effectively strengthening the parts of the brain relevant to learning, memory, self-awareness, compassion and introspection. By participating in contemplative practices in a school setting, faculty and students alike may experience a great improvement to the level of presence, positive behavior, and general well-being throughout the entire school community.

In this series, Emileigh Tanner, meditation specialist, will lead participants through various contemplative practices, focusing on one technique per week. An interactive discussion will follow, led by teachers who will share the research behind the practice and facilitate a conversation on how to apply it in different classroom settings and disciplines.

8 hrs synchronous, Optional 7 hours asynchronous for full credit.

40. Guided Math in Action K-5 (Second Edition) Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 1/27/2025 to 3/3/2025

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Dr. Nicki Newton's book Guided Math on Action K-5 (2nd Edition). Participants will unlock powerful strategies for effective guided math lessons, differentiated small group instruction and assessing learning. The modules will follow the table of contents of the book and allow participants to engage in discussions and classroom connections that resonate with them. Registrants should secure a copy of the book (second edition) in advance of the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before January 20th

41. Understanding and Supporting Students who Struggle with Substance Abuse and Addiction: Invitation to Change

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Any interested educator or community member

Dates: 1/28/2025 to 4/8/2025

The Invitation to Change Approach® (ITC) challenges ineffective and stigmatizing messages about substance abuse and addiction by bringing evidence-based principles and practices, including kindness, together in a way that lay people (family, friends, first responders, educators, faith-based leaders) and health professionals of all kinds (nurses, doctors, therapists and recovery coaches) can use in their efforts to help a person struggling with substance use or other problematic behaviors. The model includes key elements of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), MI (Motivational Interviewing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and self-compassion in a framework that is user-friendly, jargon-free, and ready to be used by anyone in a helping role.

In this ITC Training you will learn evidence-based ways to understand the motivations behind substance use and other compulsive behaviors, along with motivational strategies that improve communication and promote change. We will give you resources to share with friends and families that emphasize the idea that people can take care of themselves while simultaneously staying engaged and practicing active strategies to help their struggling loved one. The ITC will help you bring science, kindness, and compassion to everyone involved in the change process, including yourself!

42. Math Tech Tools Spring 25

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 1/30/2025 to 3/27/2025

New

Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions, teachers will gain confidence in selecting, implementing, and managing tech-infused math lessons. Participants will leave the course with a toolkit of resources and lesson plan ideas to immediately apply in their classrooms. This course is designed for the mid-elementary through High School Math teacher. 15 CTLE hours

43. Exploring the Modern Classrooms Project

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Teachers - all grades, subjects

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 3/10/2025

New

Have you ever wanted to learn more about self-paced learning for your class(es)? The Modern Classrooms Project takes blended instruction, self-paced learning, and mastery based grading to create a highly engaging learning environment. In this course we will explore how you can plan and then implement your own Modern Classroom. We will plan your Modern Classroom in a coaching style with calls throughout the course.

This course has synchronous and asynchronous portions. The synchronous meeting times will be announced during the first meeting.

This course is applicable to teachers of all grade levels and subject areas.

44. MAKING SENSE OF THE NYSSLS 3-DIMENSIONS THROUGH MINI-LESSONS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Science Teachers of all levels and disciplines.

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 3/20/2025

As science teachers we are well aware of our content, but explicitly teaching the crosscutting concepts (CCC) and science/engineering practices (SEP) can be challenging. This course is designed to help increase teacher and student confidence with these less familiar components of NYSSLS. In this completely asynchronous course, we will dive into the large collection of CCC and SEP mini-lessons available on The Wonder of Science site. These include short videos, thinking slides, and graphic organizers that can be used as tutorials to help teachers make sense of the CCCs and SEPs or with students to explicitly make the connections required in the standards. Multiple levels of understanding and links to related standards will be discussed in order to make applications to any grade level and subject.

45. World Arts Pedagogy: Building Empathy in Arts Courses

Program: Arts

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 3/17/2025

New

In "World Arts Pedagogy: Building Empathy in Arts Courses", participants will explore the intersection of global arts practices and the development of empathy in educational settings. This course examines how diverse artistic traditions, cultural expressions, and creative processes can serve as powerful tools for fostering empathy among learners. Drawing from a wide range of artistic disciplines-including visual arts, music, dance, theater, and storytelling-this course equips educators and artists with strategies to integrate empathetic engagement into their teaching.

Participants will engage with practical methodologies that emphasize collaborative learning, cross-cultural understanding, and emotional intelligence. Participants will analyze how the arts can bridge cultural divides, promote social justice, and nurture compassion in diverse classroom environments. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design and implement arts-based curricula that not only deepen artistic understanding but also cultivate an inclusive and empathetic atmosphere in the classroom. Whether working with children or young adults, this course empowers educators to create transformative learning experiences that encourage both personal and collective growth.

Key Topics:
• The role of the arts in fostering emotional and social intelligence
• Methods for integrating global art traditions into contemporary pedagogy
• Practical strategies for building inclusive, supportive, and empathetic classrooms
• The impact of arts-based learning on community building and social change

This course is designed for K-12 arts educators.

46. Unlocking Potential: Practical Techniques for Engaging ELLs and Migrant Learners

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 4/7/2025

This comprehensive course equips educators with effective strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) and migrant students in diverse classroom settings. Participants will explore evidence-based techniques to enhance language acquisition, content comprehension, and overall academic success for these learners. Key topics include: Understanding ELLs: Definition, characteristics, and unique challenges SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Model: Implementing effective lesson planning strategies Best Practices: Research-based approaches for engaging ELLs and migrant learners Language Instruction: Techniques to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills Content Instruction: Strategies for making subject matter accessible across disciplines Multilingual Resources: Utilizing and creating materials that support language diversity Translanguaging: Incorporating activities that leverage students' full linguistic repertoires Through interactive Zoom Meetings and Asynchronous work via Schoology, educators will gain valuable skills to create inclusive, supportive learning environments that unlock the potential of ELLs and migrant learners.

47. READING STRATEGIES 2.0

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 3/13/2025

New

An online book study of Jennifer Serravallo's newest book Reading Strategies Book 2.0. Participants will learn and implement evidence-based reading goals and supportive strategies to utilize with all learners. We will explore each of the goals outlined and the aligned reading strategies: emergent reading; engagement; accuracy; fluency; plot and setting; characters; theme; topics and main ideas; key details; text features; vocabulary and figurative language; conversation; and writing about reading. We will also consider comprehension goals and reading strategies for narrative and expository texts. Each week, we will explore goals and strategies, dialogue our thinking with others, apply core practices from the text, and reflect upon implementation. Weekly reading will be supplemented with Jennifer Serravallo's podcast- To the Classroom. Participants will leave with a toolkit of ready use materials. Note Participants will need to secure a copy of the Reading Strategies Book 2.0 prior to the start of the course.

48. What The Science of Reading Says About Writing

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 3/13/2025

New

Join us for a study through What The Science of Reading Says About Writing by Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe. Participants will explore key topics such as the writing process, grammar, and syntax and build understanding of key words, definitions and examples. Participants will engage in practices and differentiation techniques that are evidence-based. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and resources to build upon the science of writing in their contexts. Participants will need to secure a copy of What The Science of Reading Says About Writing by Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe prior to the start of the course.

49. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - February

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 2/6/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

50. CHILDREN'S LITERACY: ENCOURAGING IDENTITY AWARENESS THROUGH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSING

Program: English Language Arts

Audience: grades K-6

Dates: 2/11/2025 to 3/18/2025

New

Let's dive into children's literature and explore possibilities that promote identity building and encourage children to develop a love and a passion for writing. We'll explore several different authors' such as Peter Reynolds, Grace Byers and Wendy Ewald to name a few. We'll discover and come to know more deeply who these authors are as individuals and as writers, as we analyze their craft. Participants will engage in conversation around selected books, approximate and emulate writing patterns through journaling, either digitally or in paper form, as well as build individual and collective identities. We'll come to understand new ways of knowing and imagine, or re-imagine, classroom resources together. Each learning event can be adapted or directly transferred to participants' classroom context. Participants will not need to purchase course texts.

51. Cultivating Classroom Belonging: A Deep Dive into "We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/24/2025 to 3/31/2025

New

Embark on a 5-week asynchronous professional development journey exploring the powerful strategies of "We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management" by Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney. This course is tailored for educators committed to enhancing student belonging, engagement, and success in their classrooms. The correlation between student belonging and academic achievement is profound. Through the comprehensive framework of "We Belong," participants will unearth 50 actionable strategies designed to foster authentic relationships, establish safe learning spaces, and cultivate social-emotional competence among students. ** Please purchase the book prior to the course

52. The Need to Read Award-Winning Books Series: Part 3: National Book Award, the Edwards Award and the Schneider Family Book Awards

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 2/24/2025 to 3/31/2025

New

As educators, finding time to read can be difficult. But we need to, especially when it comes to the award-winning books. This self-paced course will expose participants to various awards winners and discuss how they can be shared with students. Choice of winning books published within the last five years; all books are readily available at public libraries. No other materials required. Participants choose at least two awards to study. Participants will need to read at least two novels for the National Book Award and the Schneider Family Award and read at least two authors for the Edwards Award. This course is completely asynchronous through Schoology.

53. Using AI to Scaffold Student and Teacher Creativity

Program: Arts

Dates: 2/24/2025 to 4/11/2025

New

While creativity is at the apex of Bloom's taxonomy, it does not need to be the last step on your or your students' learning journey! Join us to explore strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence to support, not supplant, creativity. We will investigate the use of AI to foster brainstorming, idea generation, divergent thinking, troubleshooting and iterative refinement with the goal of increased confidence in our capacity to be creative. By scaffolding the lower levels of Bloom's taxonomy (remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating), we will empower ourselves and our students to successfully operate within an AI-partnered "creativity playground.”

To gauge our progress, we will use a three-layered approach to creativity assessment, emphasizing process documentation, creative growth, and meaningful outcomes. The course will culminate in the development and sharing of a unit of instruction that fosters AI-partnered creativity in the classroom. Whether you're new to AI or desire to deepen your expertise, this course will equip you with the tools and confidence needed to use AI to nurture creativity. This course is open to all K-12 arts educators and creativity enthusiasts.

54. K-5 SCIENCE PLC - SPRING 25: MAKING SCIENCE MANAGEABLE, COHESIVE, AND FUN

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-5 science teachers and administrators

Dates: 2/25/2025 to 4/8/2025

New

Given the challenges with teaching science in the K-5 classroom, shifting to the new science standards (NYSSLS) can feel overwhelming. This PLC will focus on making teaching science more manageable and cohesive by connecting the big ideas of NYSSLS to lessons throughout the year. We will review your current classroom and district resources to make science fun, engaging, and hands-on for students. We will learn from each others' experience and knowledge to build your confidence to take science lessons to the next level - whatever stage you are in your NYSSLS journey. Meetings will be online, where resources and strategies will be shared and there will be time to collaborate. Asynchronous time in between live sessions will help with implementation and reflection.

55. YOGA AND MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM II: MORE PRACTICES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/25/2025 to 3/25/2025

New

In this course, we will expand on the work done in Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies and Practices to Enhance Student Learning. We will focus more on practicing chair yoga poses (in addition to mat work) geared for the classroom environment, how to develop more "formal” sequences, and how using props and tools to assist students can enhance their understanding. We will also further build on strategies for working with neurodivergent populations and ensuring our practices remain trauma informed. Lastly, we will focus on deepening our own personal practice and how it can help our effectiveness as educators. While taking Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies and Practices to Enhance Student Learning is not required, having previous knowledge and experience using mindfulness practices and/or practicing yoga with children in a classroom or similar setting, is strongly recommended.

56. NYSSLS ALIGNED LABS, DEMOS, AND SIMULATIONS - SPRING 25

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-12 science teachers and administrators

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 4/9/2025

How many times have you thought of a concept for a science lab or seen a simulation and would love to apply it but don't have the time to make it GREAT and NYSSLS aligned? Or you use it and it flops because you hastily put it together. This course will be an opportunity to work together to create well done, well thought out labs, demos, and simulation activities that will WORK, be effective, and be aligned with our science standards. Each synchronous Zoom session will focus on a different teaching method (labs, demonstrations, simulations) with asynchronous time to further develop and apply your work. Science teachers and administrators of all levels will benefit.

57. History is Herstory Too: Part Two

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 3/12/2025

New

In History is Herstory Too: Part Two, educators will deepen their understanding of the pivotal role women have played throughout history, with a focus on underrepresented figures, movements, and contributions. Building on the foundation laid in Part One, this course explores the intersectionality of gender, race, class, and culture in shaping historical events and societal change. Teachers will engage with primary sources, historical narratives, and contemporary scholarship to better integrate the stories of women into various historical contexts. Key topics include: The global impact of women's political, social, and cultural movements Women's roles in shaping major historical events, from wars to civil rights struggles Understudied women in science, arts, business, and leadership Strategies for making women's histories relevant in diverse classroom settings Practical resources for including women's voices in curricula across subjects By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with new strategies and materials to teach history in a more inclusive and equitable way, ensuring that the contributions of women are fully represented and celebrated in their classrooms. This course empowers teachers to inspire students with the rich, diverse narratives that have long been omitted from traditional historical accounts. Implementation time will be granted during our three 2.5 hour synchronous sessions so teachers can create a meaningful lesson to use during women's history month.

58. Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools by Shamari Reid

Program: Capital District Writing Project

Dates: 2/27/2025 to 3/27/2025

New

"In Humans Who Teach, Shamari centers love to guide us toward that world. And oh, what a beautiful world it is! A world where we can all enjoy the freedom to love ourselves and our communities without being oppressed or marginalized. More specifically, a world where teachers lovingly embrace their humanity and the inherent humanity of their students.” from the foreword written by Bettina L. Love, Gholdy Muhammad, and Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz.

The book study explores our complicated humanity and the cycle of our collective socialization as humans unlearning negative behavior that can lead to dehydrating ourselves as humans who teach our human ability to practice radical love exercises, tools, and guidance for drawing on love to teach for social justice a framework to help us honor our commitments to justice and equity in education even in the presence of fear.

This book study will be facilitated by teachers who are members of the National Writing Project.

Please purchase the book in advance of the course.

Questions? Email Amy Salamone, amysalamone60@gmail.com

59. Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom - Spring 25

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 3/2/2025 to 4/6/2025

New

Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom When preparing students for the future, we have a duty to familiarize them with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which are likely to be a part of their workplace landscape. Instead of labeling the use of AI as cheating, consider it as a tutor, peer review partner, and thought provoker for your students. The use of AI promotes critical thinking, understanding, and engagement in students, while moving away from the rote memorization and copying methods of traditional education. Many AI tools are emerging that can create educational content for teachers including assessments, presentations, video summaries, and more. By the end of this workshop, participants will not only have a solid understanding of AI in education but will also be equipped with practical skills to integrate AI tools effectively into their teaching practices. We will explore ChatGPT, Google Gemini, MagicSchool, and many other AI tools that can enhance your classroom learning experiences. Join us on this exciting journey towards reshaping the future of education through the thoughtful and purposeful integration of AI in the classroom! This will be a 5 week course. Expect to spend 3 hours per work for a total of 15 CTLE Hours.

60. The Collaborative Math Classroom: Launching a Student Centered Mathematical Community Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 5/12/2025

New

Rich mathematical experiences where students are engaged through exploration, shared thinking and conversation are the focus in a collaborative math classroom. Students explore, investigate, build, and create understandings as they interact with each other, their environments and mathematical ideas. Is this your vision for your classroom? This book study focuses on providing a guide to start this work. You'll learn how to establish a structure within your classroom while developing a collaborative, student-centered community. This classroom community will include a variety of resources, collaboration among students and recognizing signs to celebrate. By the end of this book study, teachers will be able to plan, launch, and develop collaborative math classroom communities. Participants must purchase a copy of The Collaborative Math Classroom: Launching a Student Centered Mathematical Community by Jen Munson, Jennifer Langer-Osuna, Faith Kwon and Mary Trinkle prior to the start of the course.

61. ENGAGING NYSSLS LESSONS AND UNITS PLC

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: All science educators and administrators

Dates: 3/4/2025 to 4/22/2025

Teaching and learning in the NYSSLS classroom may seem to be more complicated than ever. But if we set aside all of the new buzz words, it is still about engaging students in the process of science. In this course, participants will use a variety of resources to modify and develop lessons that engage students and transition to the NYSSLS classroom. We will also look at unit design through storylines and see how bundling standards can save time and increase student engagement. We will dive into interactive tools, such as HHMI Biointeractive, NSTA, and the Wonder of Science. Example lessons will be shared and time will be provided to create materials for your classroom, linked to the new standards. There will be synchronous Zoom as well as asynchronous sessions to provide opportunities to work with other teachers and dive deeper at your own pace. Science teachers and administrators of all levels will benefit.

62. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - March

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 3/12/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

63. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE NEW SCIENCE ASSESSMENT CLUSTERS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-12 SCIENCE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Dates: 3/12/2025 to 4/30/2025

With the high school NYSSLS assessments looming on the horizon, there are many questions about what they will look like and how to prepare our students. There are also lessons to learn from last year's 5th and 8th grade exams. We will use the released HS test samplers, Performance Level Descriptions, and past elementary and intermediate level exams to develop an understanding of the upcoming NYSSLS exams. Tools and strategies will be discussed to develop short assessments to use in class to prepare students for the transition and increase their endurance with cluster-type questions.

64. Special Educator Support: Achieving the Limited Subject Extension Certification for Secondary ELA

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Special Educators with certification to teach at the secondary level, any teacher preparing for the CST in English

Dates: 3/18/2025 to 5/27/2025

New

This comprehensive 45-hour study is designed specifically for Special Educators in New York State who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise in Secondary ELA instruction. The course fulfills one requirement for obtaining the Limited Subject Extension (LSE) in ELA for Special Educators certified to teach at the secondary level. It's designed for Special Class Teachers,Special Education Co-Teachers, Secondary Resource Room teachers, and any teachers preparing for the Content Specialty Test (CST) in ELA. This hybrid course includes 6 online classes totaling 15 hours plus 30 hours of asynchronous study for a total of 45 CTLE hours. It's an excellent opportunity for content coaching to strengthen knowledge and skills, for networking with regional teachers, for collaborating on curricular resources, or for making a tailored plan to master the CST. For more information about the Limited Subject Extension and its requirements, please consult the NYSED Limited Subject Extension webpage.

65. Special Educator Regional PLC

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 3/19/2025 to 4/30/2025

New

Looking for support and strategies to elevate your practice in the special education or inclusive classroom? Meet bi-weekly online with special educators from our region to discuss challenges then set goals and direct our learning using resources from the Council for Exceptional Children and other state stakeholders. Possible topics include: managing extreme behaviors, coordinating mental health resources, paraeducator support, current trends in the profession, and effective advocacy strategies. This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers in special classes as well as those in ICT and DCT teaching roles. This hybrid course combines 9 hours of synchronous online meetings and 6 hours of asynchronous study to earn participants 15 CTLE hours.

66. 64th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference (HMVAMC)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Dates: 3/22/2025

The City School District of Albany is thrilled to host the 64th Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Math Conference on March 22, 2025, at Albany High School. This event will feature four K-12 sessions throughout the day, offering a wealth of fresh and engaging ideas for educators to bring back to their schools and districts. Whether you're seeking practical implementation strategies, or new, innovative classroom techniques, this conference has something for everyone. The Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Association is proud to lead the way in supporting teachers and leaders as we move forward in helping all students be successful. We hope you'll find the ideas, resources, and community support you need to transform your classroom, school, district, and beyond. This is strictly registration for CTLE. Registration ($40) will open early 2025 on Eventzilla(no refunds will be given).

67. Book Study Just Read It: Unlocking the Magic of Independent Reading in Middle and High School Classrooms by Jarred Amato

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 3/24/2025 to 4/28/2025

New

This book delves into the successful strategies used by teachers to implement independent reading and connecting that to writing, critical thinking, discussing and deeper learning.. It champions the power of books. The book provides resources and ideas to bring into the classroom. This book study is asynchronous. Book study pacing guide: Week 1: Chapters 1 and 2 pages 1-46 Week 2: Chapters 3 and 4 pages 47-114 Week 3: Chapters 5 and 6 pages 115-199 Week 4: Chapter 7 and 8 pages 200-2245 Week 5: Overtime-end: NOTE: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

68. Teacher Stress? Let's Decompress. A Mental Health and Wellness Course for Educators

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 3/26/2025 to 4/9/2025

New

This course is designed to empower teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to support mental health and wellness-for themselves and their students. In today's educational landscape, teachers face a range of stressors that impact both their personal well-being and their ability to effectively support their students. This course will provide a foundational understanding of mental health and wellness principles and will offer practical strategies for fostering a balanced, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment. Through three two and a half hour synchronous sessions, participants will explore topics such as managing stress and burnout, recognizing and responding to mental health concerns, promoting resilience, and creating a culture of wellness within the classroom. Additionally, teachers will gain skills in self-care, mindfulness practices, and emotional regulation, which will help them build resilience and serve as positive role models for their students. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with actionable strategies for prioritizing mental health, maintaining wellness, and promoting a supportive learning environment where both teachers and students can thrive.

69. Mattering in the Music Room: Incorporating SEL Practices in the Music Classroom

Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association

Audience: In-service and pre-service Music Educators

Dates: 4/5/2025

Sara Alipanah has been teaching general music, in public and private elementary school settings, for 16 years. She currently teaches infants to first graders in Washington, D.C. She has an MME from Elizabethtown College focusing on peacebuilding, social emotional learning, and ethnomusicology. She presented at the 2023 AOSA national conference, the 2024 MMEA conference in Baltimore, MD, and Mid-Atlantic and James River Orff chapter workshops. She has trained in First Steps in Music and has completed Orff Level One, World Music Drumming, and Drumming Up the Fun. Sara's podcast, Mattering in the Music Room, focuses on social emotional learning in the music classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys performing in local community theater, reading, and exploring parks and paths with her husband, Tim, and dog, Tyson.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2024-2025 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event, or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

Feel free to bring a recorder or ukulele with you.

70. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - April

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 4/10/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

71. Take PRIDE in Your Classroom: Supporting our LGBTQIA+ Students

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 5/7/2025 to 5/21/2025

New

This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to support LGBTQIA+ students and foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will explore key topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in educational settings. The course will cover: Understanding LGBTQIA+ terminology and concepts The importance of allyship and how to be an effective ally in the classroom Legal rights and protections for LGBTQIA+ students Addressing bullying and discrimination related to gender and sexual orientation Creating a supportive and inclusive curriculum Building a classroom culture that respects diversity and promotes acceptance By the end of this course, educators will have a deeper understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, as well as the tools to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

72. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - May

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 5/14/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

73. New Mentor Training Spring 2025 - online and asynchronous

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers, School Related Professionals, School Staff, Mentor Coordinators

Dates: 5/20/2025 to 6/17/2025

New

"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. This course consists of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly. By the end of the 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

74. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - June

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 6/12/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

75. Skidmore Jazz Institute

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/10/2025

New

On Thursday, July 10th, the Skidmore Jazz Institute will present a day-long program of master classes with the Institute's faculty including Todd Coolman, Dennis Mackrel, Russell Haight, Brian Carucci and Andrew Lammly. Topics will include rhythm section fundamentals, building blocks of a strong jazz program, and strategies for improving your sax section's sound.

Participants will attend the Institute classes as well as the celebratory concert featuring the Skidmore Jazz Faculty All-Stars. All activities will be held in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs, NY; dinner is included.

The Institute is limited to ten K-12 music teacher participants who teach or are preparing to teach jazz ensembles; therefore, it is important to register early. Participants who attend the Institute will receive seven CTLE hours. For additional information, please visit: https://www.skidmore.edu/summerjazz/teacher-summit.php

76. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - July

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 7/16/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

77. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - August

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 8/14/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

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